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A good hot dog after the 9th hole is my favorite golfing snack. Even though your round was on the long side, sounds like you had fun. I'd probably be too worn out to head to the MK after 18 holes
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A very nice day at the golf course. I remember back when Shades of Green was "Disney's Golf Resort" before the Armed Forces affiliation. Seems ridiculous that they didn't have any real food at the snack bars!
I remember my parents telling me that they stayed here once as the Disney Golf Resort. My father was on a business trip and my mom joined him, although they didn't play golf.
They usually have plenty of sandwiches etc at the snack bars and snack carts on course, but today they didn't. It was quite busy at the course, so this may have had something to do with it and perhaps, they were unprepared for this!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
The round of golf sounded nice. My dad always plays when we go. He will be playing on Sat, Tues and Thurs during our trip. He loves playing at Disney too!
The round of golf sounded nice. My dad always plays when we go. He will be playing on Sat, Tues and Thurs during our trip. He loves playing at Disney too!
I had a great time out there on a nice day! Although, I would like to spend more time in the parks. May do a golfless WDW the next time. That would be a first.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
It was a good beginning to my second day! There will be lots of photos on the upcoming posts for Day 2!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Glad you enjoyed your golf game so much! It's great that they provide the taxi service for free from the resorts! Looking forward to hearing about your evening at MK.
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Glad you enjoyed the golf! Shame about the lack of hot dogs on the course though.
I've played many round down here previously and have always been able to get what I want for food on the course, so was surprised was this!
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Glad you enjoyed your golf game so much! It's great that they provide the taxi service for free from the resorts! Looking forward to hearing about your evening at MK.
The free taxi service is a nice benefit of being a resort guest! On a couple of occasions the taxi driver got lost and I had to direct them how to get to one of the golf courses. Good thing, it wasn't my first visit and know my way around WDW and how to get everywhere. These drivers should know their way, but some obviously don't!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Nice update. Looking forward to your next installment!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Glad you enjoyed the golf, other than not having the hot dog! More please!
It was a fun day and not being able to get a hotdog or sandwich was an inconvenience and did surprise me!
I know I'm slow on these updates, but tough to spend the time during work days doing this. Unfortunately, just weekends are best! Hope, it's been worth it to see these as I do love doing these and sharing them with everyone!
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So what did you shoot?
Enough and more than I'd like!
Actually about 95. Not terrible since I hadn't played since last September. I'm generally a 15 handicap, but haven't played as much over the last couple of years as previously as it's tough to find the time often!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I got to the North Depot at Riverside a bit after 5:15 as it’s only a minute or so walk there. That’s convenient with it being quite close. A number of people were waiting for buses here and several stopped here, but not one for the Magic Kingdom, after the first ten minutes or so. Within the first 15 minutes of waiting, there were three Studios buses that came and went, but no MK bus! Finally after 20 minutes or so, a Magic Kingdom bus made its’ grand entrance! I hate when that happens and having every bus stop here, but the one you want and multiples of some! The bus was fairly full, but seemed like most everyone had a seat.
After a fairly short drive, we arrived in the Magic Kingdom around 5:40 or so. I had two hours until my ADR at Be Our Guest, so I had some time for a few attractions and some exploring.
Always enjoy seeing this boat, but for some reason have never taken it. Goes from the MK to the TTC, adjacent to the Poly.
Never get tired of seeing this on entry. Love the designs for the Flower & Garden Festival!
Entered the Magic Kingdom and had no problem with my Magic Band and the lines weren’t too bad getting in as enough of the gates were open. That’s not always the case!
Great scenery and vibe along Main Street USA as always. Always like the entry to the four parks and I think this has the best of all with Main Street. I’d put the Animal Kingdom a close second!
Such detail in the MK and this window is no exception, especially being a golfer as I love this one!
I had one order of business now and had to make my way there. Due to the long golf round, I only had one Fastpass+ time remaining, from 5:35-6:35. I wish I had known, you could make multiple ressies on top of what you have already as I’d find out on this board shortly after my return. I think it was Cam with her Spring TR! It was off to Space Mountain and quite often this is the attraction I go on first during my first visit to the MK on my trip! When, I arrived there (taking my usual shortcut through Tomorrowland Terrace), the line for Fastpass+ was longer than the Standby Line as the ride had been down for a bit! I think this happens with SM more than any attraction in WDW! But it was up and running again!
The line moved pretty quickly, once I got inside and I think I was on it within about twenty minutes or so. I also got on it a bit faster as they needed a single rider and of course I volunteered!
I was in the front of the back car in #4. I always enjoy this and today was no different, even though how much you get jerked around with all the twists, turns and drops!
The shadows of the day were now playing a factor in my photos, but still came out pretty good. Just not all the detail you get in the middle of the day.
My next adventure would be a brand new experience for me and visit the re-imagined Fantasyland. I was looking forward to seeing this for the first time. I still had over an hour until my ADR, so I had time to explore and take in at least one attraction.
The line for Dumbo was 40 minutes so I passed as this wouldn’t give me enough time to explore the area and take photos before the sun went down.
The wait for The Barnstormer was only about twenty minutes, so this was my choice! I’d be riding this for the first time. The line moved pretty quick and I was on it by 7 pm. It was a good ride and coaster, but probably only lasts about 40 seconds! I did like the theming of the ride, which was done well.
Waterfall from outside Journey of the Little Mermaid. The Standby was 45 minutes. Wish I had more time. Tonight is EMHs in the MK but will be skipping it as I have a golf tee time tomorrow morning at 10 am and need to be up at 7 am. Although, I’ve done EMHs here a few times and enjoy the late Sunday nights here!
I think this is part of the Little Mermaid attraction as you can see a couple of people walking along to the entrance.
The Beast’s Castle! Soon, I’d be joining my host for dinner in his home! This one is a bit dark, with the sun quite low in the sky now as it was after 7 pm.
I arrived there at about 7:15, but still had about thirty minutes until my ADR, so I decided to explore the area a bit more and then return about 7:35.
Waterfalls in front of the residence of The Beast!
Seven Dwarves Mine Train. Unfortunately, this was not open yet, but looked almost finished! Looking forward to this on a future trip!
I found a friend!
I have countless photos from previous trips of the front of the castle and find the rear to be just as striking!
I did some more exploring and enjoyed seeing the New Fantasyland and all its’ detail. The imagineers did some job with this part of the Magic Kingdom and am enjoying it very much. Will probably take a few trips to experience much of this and the new attractions. It was about 7:35 pm and I returned to the Beast’s Castle, which was a short walk to check in for my Be Our Guest dinner!
NEXT: Uh, Oh....Seems Like Something’s Definitely Missing!
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It was quite busy at the course, so this may have had something to do with it and perhaps, they were unprepared for this! 
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Although, I would like to spend more time in the parks. May do a golfless WDW the next time. That would be a first.
There will be lots of photos on the upcoming posts for Day 2! 
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Shame about the lack of hot dogs on the course though. 
Good thing, it wasn't my first visit and know my way around WDW and how to get everywhere. 
Finally after 20 minutes or so, a Magic Kingdom bus made its’ grand entrance! 
But it was up and running again! 
Soon, I’d be joining my host for dinner in his home! 
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